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EGYPTEGYPT
The Land of the NileThe Land of the Nile
The EconomyThe Economy
Farmland lies in Farmland lies in the fertile Nile the fertile Nile River valleyRiver valley
Major crops: Major crops: sugarcane, grains, sugarcane, grains, fruit and cottonfruit and cotton
The EconomyThe Economy
# 1 export # 1 export (something sent to (something sent to other countries) other countries) Raw cotton and Raw cotton and
ClothingClothing
The EconomyThe Economy
The farming relies on the Aswan Dam The farming relies on the Aswan Dam to control water supply.to control water supply.
The EconomyThe Economy
Other money Other money makers:makers: Aswan Dam also Aswan Dam also
provides provides hydroelectricity.hydroelectricity.
Factories make Factories make different goods.different goods.
Tourism – pyramids Tourism – pyramids and templesand temples
The HistoryThe History
Pharaoh – Egyptian RulersPharaoh – Egyptian Rulers
The HistoryThe History
Believed in life after deathBelieved in life after death The soul could not live without the The soul could not live without the
bodybody
The HistoryThe History
MummiesMummies Removed organs Removed organs Dried out the bodyDried out the body Wrapped body in long linen strips to Wrapped body in long linen strips to
stop decay!stop decay!
The HistoryThe History
PyramidsPyramids Large tombs Large tombs
belonging to belonging to Pharaohs Pharaohs
Designed to protect Designed to protect the bodiesthe bodies
The LandThe Land
Mostly DesertMostly Desert Sahara DesertSahara Desert
Largest in the worldLargest in the world Size of the United Size of the United
StatesStates
The LandThe Land
Most of the people live on 4% of the Most of the people live on 4% of the landland
The LandThe Land
The Nile RiverThe Nile River Lifeline to EgyptLifeline to Egypt Longest in the world (4,160 miles)Longest in the world (4,160 miles) Provides 85% of the countries waterProvides 85% of the countries water
The LandThe Land
Most Egyptians live along the Nile Most Egyptians live along the Nile because of the fertile soil along the because of the fertile soil along the banks.banks.
The LandThe Land
Sinai PeninsulaSinai Peninsula Crossroads for Africa & SW AsiaCrossroads for Africa & SW Asia
The LandThe Land
Suez CanalSuez Canal Man made water wayMan made water way Separates Sinai Peninsula with EgyptSeparates Sinai Peninsula with Egypt Built in 1860’sBuilt in 1860’s
The LandThe Land
CairoCairo Largest City in Largest City in
AfricaAfrica Leading center of Leading center of
the Muslim worldthe Muslim world
The LandThe Land
Cairo’s population Cairo’s population growing rapidly growing rapidly because of high because of high birth rates.birth rates.
Fellahin’s moving Fellahin’s moving to city to find jobs.to city to find jobs.
The PeopleThe People
Most of the 72.1 million people live Most of the 72.1 million people live within 20 miles of the Nilewithin 20 miles of the Nile
The PeopleThe People
FellahinFellahin Peasant FarmersPeasant Farmers Live in villagesLive in villages Rent land from wealthy landownersRent land from wealthy landowners Grow enough food for their familiesGrow enough food for their families
KenyaKenya
KenyaKenya
Place where modern technologies Place where modern technologies meet traditional culture. meet traditional culture.
KenyaKenya
Capitol: NairobiCapitol: Nairobi Kenya’s capitolKenya’s capitol Center of businessCenter of business
KenyaKenya
Ocean CoastlineOcean Coastline White beachesWhite beaches Lined with palm treesLined with palm trees
KenyaKenya
InlandInland Center of the countryCenter of the country Home to unique animalsHome to unique animals
Examples: Giraffes, lions, elephantsExamples: Giraffes, lions, elephants
KenyaKenya
Great Rift ValleyGreat Rift Valley Fault LineFault Line 3,000 miles long3,000 miles long Begins in Southern Begins in Southern
African and goes to African and goes to the Red Seathe Red Sea
KenyaKenya
PoachingPoaching Illegal hunting of Illegal hunting of
protected animalsprotected animals
KenyaKenya
Millions of acres have been set aside Millions of acres have been set aside and are being protected by the and are being protected by the government.government.
KenyaKenya
EconomyEconomy Free EnterpriseFree Enterprise
People can start a business without a lot of People can start a business without a lot of government rulesgovernment rules
KenyaKenya
TourismTourism Brings on most of Brings on most of
Kenya’s moneyKenya’s money People are taking People are taking
safarissafaris
KenyaKenya
PeoplePeople Many Kenyans are very poorMany Kenyans are very poor
Most are farmersMost are farmers Corn, bananas, sweet potatoesCorn, bananas, sweet potatoes
KenyaKenya 40 different ethnic groups40 different ethnic groups
Kikuyu – main groupKikuyu – main group
TanzaniaTanzania
LandLand Serengeti PlainSerengeti Plain
Famous for wildlife preserveFamous for wildlife preserve Covers 5,600 square milesCovers 5,600 square miles
TanzaniaTanzania
Ecotourism Ecotourism People who travel to another country to People who travel to another country to
view its natural wondersview its natural wonders Brings in tons of moneyBrings in tons of money
TanzaniaTanzania
Mount KilimanjaroMount Kilimanjaro Highest point in AfricaHighest point in Africa
TanzaniaTanzania
Lake VictoriaLake Victoria Africa’s largest LakeAfrica’s largest Lake Source of the Nile RiverSource of the Nile River
TanzaniaTanzania
Preventing deforestificationPreventing deforestification For every tree that is cut down 5 have to For every tree that is cut down 5 have to
be plantedbe planted
TanzaniaTanzania
EconomyEconomy ExportsExports
CoffeeCoffee Sisal Sisal
Plant Fiber used to Plant Fiber used to make ropemake rope